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Harvard Sq. Breakfast /Brunch?

Researching for an after the wedding, Sunday morning breakfast/brunch at or very near Harvard Sq.Prefer not to be at a hotel. 15/20 guests. I know there's something, but can't come up with it. Any help from the Chow-family would be greatly appreciated.Thanks,Cocodan

I think Grafton St. does brunch and they'd have room. People have given that pretty good grades on brunch. Much more casual is Zoe's on Mass Ave., a diner looking spot. Could *possibly* do that many people.

Just went to Grafton street for brunch this weekend for the first time and although it's not a seriously foodie place, it was pretty good. I think that the level of quality and service is in a different league than Zoe's which is a diner like concept.Checked into Henrietta's table and on Sundays they do all you can eat $45 brunch, Saturdays it's a la carte. I haven't actually been there for brunch, and again it's not a seriously foodie place, but Dedalus on Mount Auburn could be an option, and if it's in June the upstairs deck could be very nice.

I think Upstairs on the Square, Harvest, and Henrietta's Table would be your best bets.

I agree that Henrietta's is worth checking out despite its hotel setting ... its brunch has repeatedly been ranked as the best in the Boston area. It has its own entrance (well, shared with Rialto) so it's possible to get to the restaurant without going through the hotel.

I've been underwhelmed by the Harvard Faculty Club. Sure, it's august and stately, and in some ways would make a memorable venue. But I've always found the food to be fairly unremarkable, and the general stodginess is a major turn-off.

Zoe's is usually mobbed with Harvard students on Sunday mornings when classes are in session ... I doubt they'd set aside 15-20 seats at one of their busiest times of the week. Also, much as I love Zoe's, it's really in a different class from the other places mentioned, in my humble opinion.